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Y563 YCR

2001 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,177 mi
Last recorded134,177 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito112,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 YCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,177 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 134,155 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S SILL IS SUFFERING HEAVY CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

HAND BRAKE NEEDS TO BE APPLIED WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE TO MEET MOT CRITERIA

Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,533 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 132,420 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2014 124,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 124,669 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch area corroding

both inner sill areas corroding/weakening in various places

both outer sills coroding in various places

rear valance area around spare wheel carrier corroding

underside corroding in various places

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroding in various places

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,985 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underside corroding in various places

Pass 16 Nov 2011 110,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

underbody of vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 10 Nov 2011 110,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has slight play in inner joints

underbody of vehicle corroding in various places

Pass 10 Nov 2010 105,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Nov 2009 94,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,465 miles

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2008 83,465 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve travel

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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Y563 YCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 112,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y563 YCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y563 YCR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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